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Question re quick release adaptor for Wimberley arca Swiss lens plate
Apr 29, 2023 07:13:42 #
The Small Rig brackets have 1/4-20 threaded holes on several surfaces. I screw the eye holder into the holes on the side bracket leaving the bottom free for my clamps.
Apr 29, 2023 07:47:42 #
Nalu wrote:
I have wimberley arca Swiss lens plates on my Sony... (show quote)
I use a 38mm Arca clamp and attach the Black Rapid connector to it. I mount them on the lens so that the tightening knob is away from my body. They clamp securely and I've never had an issue with unexpected release.
https://www.amazon.com/Desmond-DAC-38-Clamp-Screw-Bosses/dp/B00WOUTNW0/
Apr 29, 2023 08:35:46 #
Bmy a one inch wide clamp from RRS or Kirk, attach it to your Black Rapid strap. To mount your lens to a tripod head just remove the clamp from the camera plate and put the lens or body in the tripod clamp. This setup works on any Arca Swiss clamp wether on the lens or camera body. For long lenses best to use the foot on the lens!
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Apr 29, 2023 10:38:08 #
Nalu wrote:
I have wimberley arca Swiss lens plates on my Sony... (show quote)
I have Wimberley and RRS lens plates too and Wimberley camera plates. Here is the solution that I use. I bought a small and inexpensive Arca swiss QR Clamp and attach that clamp to the mounting screw on my Black Rapid strap. To attach a tele lens or a camera body, I attach the QR clamp to the Arca swiss plate.
Another option is to buy a second BR strap designed for guns. It has a different mounting screw (that is not a screw but a different type of connector--QD . Some plates and L brackets (Kirk Enterprise and maybe Really Right Stuff) have a connector hole for the QD device.
I will try and provide links that explain all this:
https://shuttermuse.com/blackrapid-sport-x-qd-camera-strap-review/
https://www.blackrapid.com/blackrapid-tactical/
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/555485-REG/Kirk_QRC_1_0_QRC_1_Quick_Release_Clamp.html
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1545779-REG/kirk_qrc_1qd_1_quick_release_clamp.html
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1551244-REG/kirk_klp_310_quick_release_lens_plate.html
Apr 29, 2023 10:50:45 #
photoman43 wrote:
I have Wimberley and RRS lens plates too and Wimbe... (show quote)
thanks for the information. After researching this a bit, I think the best option is to replace the Wimbereley foot replacement with the Really Right Stuff replacement feet that include a QD receptacle. Also, I can replace the threaded swivel the a QD plug (for lack of a better word). Thanks again for the links, more info helps with the decision making.
Apr 29, 2023 18:57:24 #
AzYooper
Loc: Sun Lakes AZ (Almost Phoenix)
Having fought this battle for many years and many wasted dollars, I share your pain. I replaced all and any past and future camera plates and/or lens feet with RRS and put a QD connector on my single and double Black Rapid straps. Perfect solution. I sleep well nights and no longer fear loose screws or wasting time. Do it once now and in the future and you're done. Also note that some of the RRS lens feet fit multiple lenses so you may save there. They just quick release also from one to the other. Strong advocate for this system.
Apr 29, 2023 19:42:54 #
AzYooper wrote:
Having fought this battle for many years and many ... (show quote)
Thanks for the confirmation.
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Apr 30, 2023 17:38:36 #
Nalu wrote:
I have wimberley arca Swiss lens plates on my Sony... (show quote)
The answer to your problem is the Acratech "Area Swiss strap adapter Swift clamp"
a beautifully made and brilliantly engineered solution for that exact problem. I have been using one for several years and it has never failed. It has failsafes built in like Lever lock and tension adjust for a very sure grip on an Area swiss spec plate. It is pricy but it works.
May 1, 2023 01:03:26 #
Effate
Loc: El Dorado Hills, Ca.
Nalu wrote:
I agree Larry, that is an option. My fear on this approach being sure to check the A/S clamp regularly and wonder whether the QD option is safer. Should I be paranoid?
They (QD) work fine for war fighters to secure their weapons. Nice to be able to go from monopod/tripod/hand strap/shoulder harness with the same Really Right Stuff L Bracket.
May 1, 2023 01:10:19 #
AzYooper
Loc: Sun Lakes AZ (Almost Phoenix)
Effate wrote:
They (QD) work fine for war fighters to secure their weapons. Nice to be able to go from monopod/tripod/hand strap/shoulder harness with the same Really Right Stuff L Bracket.
Been using the RRS QD system for years and never looked back. A parade of bodies and lenses currently have, and have had, QD support. Started when RRS came out with a tripod carry strap and stared retrofitting tripods with QD holes. Then added to all their camera and lens plates. Love it. I have converted several photo club members to the system after they saw my speed and simplicity.
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